Xu said at a time of “hegemony, protectionism, power politics and bullying”, China and India have the responsibility to take the lead in promoting an “equal and orderly multipolar world”.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said that the US had long benefited from free trade but was now using tariffs as bargaining chips. He stated that the US had imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India and that China firmly opposed it.

The envoy’s remarks reflected the sudden thaw in India-China relations against the backdrop of growing strains between New Delhi and Washington

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, criticizes US tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods, calling them bullying tactics, and affirms China’s firm support for India. He emphasizes that India-China cooperation is vital for economic growth,